Dr. Oz........

chris1529
chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone watch or has watched Dr. Oz? He has said a lot of great things on his show! I love how he always has topics regarding weight loss. He has mentioned certain foods that you can add to your daily diet that speed metabolism and fat loss. To remember a few, he said walnuts, blueberries and spices. Oh and let me not forget green tea! :) Do you have any suggestions or things that have really worked for you?
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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    i would advise you that you don't get your nutritional advice from Dr Oz.

    the 2 most important things of a diet are;
    1) a caloric deficit
    2)adherence
  • Lisone
    Lisone Posts: 78 Member
    i watched his show from two days ago on eliminating stubborn belly fat and he also mentioned low sodium miso soup, golden berries and vitamin b12.. love dr. oz!!!
  • lulupallooza
    lulupallooza Posts: 48 Member
    Spices have been a big help, particularly when eating blander "diet" foods. I love the Lean Cuisine pizzas - even better when you add red pepper flakes. My favorite is the Smart Ones Santa Fe Rice and Beans - with added SALSA!! :-)

    Of course those are work meals. At home, adding spices to just about anything helps!

    Unfortunately, I don't like berries. Nope, none of them. So, blueberries are out. :-(

    I like walnuts, but there are only so many I can eat before getting bored with them.
  • Lisone
    Lisone Posts: 78 Member
    how come? he's an MD and knows his stuff as far as im concerned.. and, he cares about women and makes them feel empowered! =)
    i would advise you that you don't get your nutritional advice from Dr Oz.

    the 2 most important things of a diet are;
    1) a caloric deficit
    2)adherence
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    I think Dr. Oz has some great topics that alot of us can relate with. Just yesterday I noticed Time magazine had done a Dr. Oz special, although I don't remember the month/year. One of those dentist office mags. All of those things you mentioned have been said before, but the one thing to keep in mind is that these are not miracle foods, and they are a very tiny portion of a much bigger equation for a healthier lifestyle.

    I've read that nuts do not cause your insulin levels to spike, which means you wont be hungry again only a short while later, however, nuts are a very calorie dense food. Great source of fat and nutrients but 1.5 oz (a small small package) of almonds for instance are 240 calories. I don't know about you but that might not spike my insulin levels but it sure isn't going to fill me up on its own.

    I think you're on the right track, educating yourself on these little things because yes, I do believe they help, every little bit helps. Just remember that plenty of water, appropriate food intake and a little bit of activity will take you much farther down the path than a nut or blueberry ever will.
  • andyloosbrock
    andyloosbrock Posts: 175 Member
    He has SOME good advice. I'd rather face to face with my MD though and get PERSONALIZED attention, rather than generalized for 1 million people regardless of gender and age.
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    how come? he's an MD and knows his stuff as far as im concerned.. and, he cares about women and makes them feel empowered! =)
    i would advise you that you don't get your nutritional advice from Dr Oz.

    the 2 most important things of a diet are;
    1) a caloric deficit
    2)adherence

    He's not a nutritional specialist or dietician, he's a cardiologist. Yes, cardiology and nutrition play a huge role but I'm not going to take everything I hear on TV to heart or know it to be the truth.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    how come? he's an MD and knows his stuff as far as im concerned.. and, he cares about women and makes them feel empowered! =)
    i would advise you that you don't get your nutritional advice from Dr Oz.

    the 2 most important things of a diet are;
    1) a caloric deficit
    2)adherence

    for nonsense like this

    http://gizmodo.com/5841120/this-is-why-dr-oz-is-worried-about-apple-juice

    and just because someone is an MD doesn't mean they necessarily mean they are informed, see docs prescribing HCG for weight loss, despite the fact it has proven to do nothing for weight loss
  • lockef
    lockef Posts: 466
    how come? he's an MD and knows his stuff as far as im concerned.. and, he cares about women and makes them feel empowered! =)
    i would advise you that you don't get your nutritional advice from Dr Oz.

    the 2 most important things of a diet are;
    1) a caloric deficit
    2)adherence

    He may be an MD, but on TV he is an entertainer on a TV show... which has sponsers.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    i watched his show from two days ago on eliminating stubborn belly fat and he also mentioned low sodium miso soup, golden berries and vitamin b12.. love dr. oz!!!

    and what was his advice? you can't spot reduce and the only way besides surgery is a caloric deficit and cutting bf
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    Certain foods to help weight loss?

    As long as you eat natural food that doesn't come in a box with lots of ingredients that you don't recognize (and don't eat too much of it) and exercise, you will lose weight.

    Most of the foods that get mentioned as magical weight loss foods are just normal, healthy foods. They aren't about to zap your unwanted fat away or cure obesity but it's still a good idea to add them into your diet, as long as it is something that that makes sense (blueberries vs super-amazing-tropical-something-you-never-heard-of).
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    oooo...... the Wizard of Oz is watching me from the ad on my right! and all I did was click on this thread....:huh:

    I've never seen the show but love green tea, berries and nuts, Greek yogurt, raw cheddar cheese - all dairy actually, leafy greens, eggs, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, bananas, chocolate.....lots of high fat nutrient dense food. I maintain my weight though....are you looking for suggestions of low-fat or low-cal foods? :smile:
  • tabik30
    tabik30 Posts: 443
    I say if he inspires and speaks to you, listen! He is famous for a reason, go with what works for you:wink:
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    I think you're on the right track, educating yourself on these little things because yes, I do believe they help, every little bit helps. Just remember that plenty of water, appropriate food intake and a little bit of activity will take you much farther down the path than a nut or blueberry ever will.

    Good advice. :smile:
  • greatdaneaddict
    greatdaneaddict Posts: 30 Member
    My Dr has even told me he despises Dr Oz. He's out for fame and certainly doesn't know everything about everything, and so many people take everything he says as absolute fact.

    Kind of like how Oprah cured her thyroid disease? Except it's not a curable disease.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Keep in mind that Dr. Oz doesn't just do this out of the kindness of his heart. All of this is a *deal* guided by marketing. Informative and entertaining and may even be alot of truths but keep in mind that behind the scenes it's all about the ratings. Ratings = $$$
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    I think that he is awesome and has great advice! I guess that I really like that not only is he a doctor but he believes in natural medicine as well!! I was just wanting to know if any of you have had any really good results with any natural food, vitamin, etc. I know that you have to eat right for the most part and exercise but is there anything that you do to speed your metabolism and/or help with cravings? I saw this bumper sticker on this lady's car that said "I run so that I can eat cupcakes." LOL
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    I say if he inspires and speaks to you, listen! He is famous for a reason, go with what works for you:wink:

    He does! :)
  • mynameisuntz
    mynameisuntz Posts: 582 Member
    how come? he's an MD and knows his stuff as far as im concerned.. and, he cares about women and makes them feel empowered! =)
    He's a perfect example as to why you should NOT feel the urge to listen to MDs preaching nutrition.

    Guy still believes in the lipid hypothesis. Which has been proven to be incorrect by years of research.
  • Lazlocats
    Lazlocats Posts: 22 Member
    kojac root, fiber to make you feel fuller. Portion control, half your plate with fresh veges, exercise 20 min 3 days a week, this is the least amount. Don't eat after 7pm. Get a full nights sleep. Eat breakfast, snacks and lunch and dinner. Eat more fish and take omega3 oil. Eat less meat. Beans are good with a grain for a complete protien.
  • Lazlocats
    Lazlocats Posts: 22 Member
    AT least he is better than most that don't even try to tell the truth. He also has many wonderful guest that speak about holistic healing and alternative healing.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    i would advise you that you don't get your nutritional advice from Dr Oz.

    the 2 most important things of a diet are;
    1) a caloric deficit
    2)adherence

    I would very much recommend that everyone reading this takes the above advice.
  • kmbrooks15
    kmbrooks15 Posts: 941 Member
    The only reason Dr. Oz is famous is because he was Oprah's doctor of choice, so now he has his own show. That does not make him an expert on everything. The fact that he is pushing "miracle foods" (he may not have called them that, but that's the inference people will make) causes me to question what he is saying.

    I agree with another poster who said they'd prefer to have their own face-to-face with their own doc. That doctor knows your medical history and can advise you better than someone spouting generalized nonsense that may not fit your particular situation. My suggestion would be that if you hear something from Dr. Oz that interests you, research it. Go online and see if there is information out there to back up his claims. This is the beauty of the internet. Just be careful about the information...look for reputable sites like WebMD and the Mayo Clinic and university studies. My pastor always told us not to take his word for what he was preaching, but delve into the Bible yourself and test what he was saying against what was actually in the Bible. Good advice that translates well to this type of information, too...research it!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    how come? he's an MD and knows his stuff as far as im concerned.. and, he cares about women and makes them feel empowered! =)
    i would advise you that you don't get your nutritional advice from Dr Oz.

    the 2 most important things of a diet are;
    1) a caloric deficit
    2)adherence

    for nonsense like this

    http://gizmodo.com/5841120/this-is-why-dr-oz-is-worried-about-apple-juice

    and just because someone is an MD doesn't mean they necessarily mean they are informed, see docs prescribing HCG for weight loss, despite the fact it has proven to do nothing for weight loss

    +1
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    AT least he is better than most that don't even try to tell the truth. He also has many wonderful guest that speak about holistic healing and alternative healing.

    :smile:
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    The only reason Dr. Oz is famous is because he was Oprah's doctor of choice, so now he has his own show. That does not make him an expert on everything. The fact that he is pushing "miracle foods" (he may not have called them that, but that's the inference people will make) causes me to question what he is saying.

    I agree with another poster who said they'd prefer to have their own face-to-face with their own doc. That doctor knows your medical history and can advise you better than someone spouting generalized nonsense that may not fit your particular situation. My suggestion would be that if you hear something from Dr. Oz that interests you, research it. Go online and see if there is information out there to back up his claims. This is the beauty of the internet. Just be careful about the information...look for reputable sites like WebMD and the Mayo Clinic and university studies. My pastor always told us not to take his word for what he was preaching, but delve into the Bible yourself and test what he was saying against what was actually in the Bible. Good advice that translates well to this type of information, too...research it!

    Oh I'm a big researcher! I love to do my research! :) You mentioned WebMD and Mayo Clinic........ don't forget to mention John Hopkins! John Hopkins is a wonderful research hospital!
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    Kim, I also love what your pastor said about researching the Bible for yourself! :)
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    Dr Oz is a useless douchecanoe that is out to use scare tactics and sell tactics to convince housewives to listen to him.
  • kmbrooks15
    kmbrooks15 Posts: 941 Member
    Dr Oz is a useless douchecanoe that is out to use scare tactics and sell tactics to convince housewives to listen to him.

    And sadly, most will listen to him. He's very charismatic, which makes for good ratings. Plus, when you have someone that already wants a quick fix, and you offer one, they're going to swallow it hook, line, and sinker.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    Dr Oz is really a big part of whats wrong with our society
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